ISLAMABAD: According to data from the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pakistan reported 656 new COVID-19 cases during the past 24 hours, and one coronavirus-related death.
The institution’s statistics revealed that a total of 19,611 COVID-19 diagnostic tests were performed over the previous 24 hours, of which 656 samples returned positive results.
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has suggested that SOPs be strictly followed, and that meetings during Muharram should be avoided if possible.
As the nation honours the first day of the month of Muharram to mark the start of the new Islamic year, which began last Sunday, gatherings and majalis to memorialise the Shuhada-e-Karbala (martyrs of Karbala) have begun.
As the potential of another outbreak rises due to the virus’s resurgence in Pakistan, NIH has placed restrictions on the elderly and young people who attend the gatherings and majalis during Ashura.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for COVID-19, such as mask use, social seclusion, and hand sanitizer use and washing, should be followed. Organizing committees should make accommodations for all SOPs.
Participants and Zakirs should receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The location where the Majalis will be held should be open and roomy with adequate ventilation.
During majalis and Processions, mask wearing and maintaining social distance are required. masks, hand sanitizers, and hand washes are accessible.reased marginally from 3.29 percent the day before to 3.35 percent as a result of the discovery of additional cases.
